For many estates, the estate attorney is the shepherd who guides the executor and family through the storm and to a place of settlement.  Some estates are simple.  Some estates are complex.  Some families are agreeable.  Some are not.  Many factors contribute to the estate settlement experience.  However, just as there are vast differences between […]

Administering an estate is one of the most important and stressful responsibilities someone can take on. Nevada Counsel, LLC is urging newly appointed executors and personal representatives to learn about common probate mistakes before they lead to delays, disputes, or personal liability. “Even well-meaning executors can unintentionally make costly errors,” said Nicole Harvey, attorney and

Company Profile: The Estate Registry The Estate Registry is a provider of Estate Planning and After-Loss services.  Three core segments compile the scope of what The Estate Registry provides.  LegacyNOW is a digital estate planning and lifecycle management platform.  NotifyNOW notifies an individual’s passing to creditors, subscription services, and loyalty programs, etc. via a secure

If the estate has guns – what to do?  There are many responsibilities associated with guns. First things first.  Safety. Is the gun loaded? Assume it is. Determining if the gun is loaded may exceed an executor’s comfort level.  Only an individual experienced with weapons should handle firearms.  For the executor discovering firearms, it would

Medalion Signature Guarantee | 5-minute read Estate Accounting| Estate Asset Transfer | Estate Fiduciary A Medallion Signature Guarantee is a special certification used to authenticate signatures on securities transactions — for example, transfers of stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares. It is stronger than a standard notarization because the guaranteeing financial institution verifies the signer’s

Should I Take My Executor Fee? YES*   * Yes you should take your executor’s fee.  You likely had to manage life, grief, and estate administration, face challenge after challenge, be a cleanout expert, organizer, diplomat, and negotiator, and wear countless hats you never saw coming.  It likely took hundreds of hours.  But this is

When an individual dies, their estate is managed and distributed according to their will or state laws. A probate bond, also known as a fiduciary bond or estate bond, or sometimes an “executor bond”, plays a crucial role in this process. This type of bond ensures that the individual responsible for managing the estate, a

Decedent Mail | 5-minute read Estate Administration | Executor Responsibility   When someone dies, the mail doesn’t stop.  The bills keep on coming.  Magazines continue.  He or she may be on many mailing lists.  Friends may not have been aware.  As executor the mail is your responsibility, however, it is also a source of information.

Estate Property| 5-minute read Estate Vehicle | Estate Liability| Estate Insurance   Can I drive the estate vehicles? Dad’s car is right outside and you’ve got the keys.  This is a little different situation than in 1981 when … nevermind.  Dad’s gone and you’re a responsible adult (maybe not – I don’t know) and perhaps